GREEN BAY – For over a decade, Laurie Murphy has united women of all backgrounds affiliated with the Packers for a common purpose: making a positive impact on the community.

In 2011, the wife of President/CEO Mark Murphy knew she wanted to bring women of all backgrounds together. While the idea first started as a luncheon, Murphy wanted it to become more. The Packers are a community owned organization, so why not come together to give back to the community. Thus, Ladies of Lambeau was born.

Ladies of Lambeau is an inclusive group of women bonded together through their association with the Packers. This includes all employees, board members, and wives/partners of employees, board members, players, and coaches. Over the years, this initiative has grown into an inclusive community.

"We're here to support the team and the team supports the community," said Susan Finco, the first female member of the organization's executive committee. "Ladies of Lambeau combines those two things all while giving the women involved a spotlight to show they are recognized. Everyone is coming from such a different perspective coming together to do a project for the greater good."

Murphy coined the group name inspired by the definition of the word "lady." Within her family, the term 'lady' was emphasized with admiration and embodied a woman who strove to help others who needed it. What really inspired Murphy was the 1937 showtune "The Lady is a Tramp" which inspires women to be proud of their authentic versions of themselves.

"I wanted this group to move every single woman," said Murphy. "I think having everyone get together for the same common goal of making a difference is powerful."

For the past 12 years, the Ladies of Lambeau have convened to work on community projects, from packaging lunches to building playgrounds, each aimed at making a meaningful impact.

This year's project saw participants creating custom wood signs to be donated by players to veterans and children in hospitals during the upcoming 2025 Tailgate Tour. Packers players and alumni will be signing the crafts and personally delivering them to locations all throughout the state of Wisconsin.

"There's no rewarding feeling quite like seeing the joy on people's faces when they find out someone made something for them," said Murphy.

Over 200 women came together to support the cause. Ashton Davis, wife of defensive quality control coach Wendel Davis, attended her first Ladies of Lambeau event this year. She created a wooden sign with a painted dinosaur that will be gifted in the Tailgate Tour.

"There's so much growth and reward in this program, and I look forward to participating in more events," said Davis.

With Mark Murphy retiring in July 2025, Laurie Murphy looks forward to attending the events as an alumna while Christy Policy, wife of CEO/President-elect Ed Policy, is likely to take the mantle for organizing the event.

Policy has participated in every Ladies of Lambeau event since its founding. One of her favorite projects came from 2015 when the group assembled to build a playground for a local park. Policy will look to continue the Ladies of Lambeau tradition with the hopes of continuing to expand to more members of the organization.

"I think what Laurie created was amazing and it embodies the Packers in such a great way," said Policy. "It's such a wonderful cause and truly rewarding. I'm happy to play a part in this project and to keep Laurie's legacy going."

As the Ladies of Lambeau look to the future, their legacy of empowerment and outreach will continue to inspire countless women affiliated with the Packers and the community.